Newsletter Correction   Correction: We accidentally left the January speakers on the February Calendar in the email this morning. Please see [link removed] for our latest details. DONATE TODAY AND HELP THE BEXAR GOP Unite For Liberty Donate$25 Donate$50 Donate$100     A Message from the Chairman: Good day after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There were several events that many members of the Republican Party Bexar County and I attended. It is encouraging to celebrate in unison and to take to heart the message brought to light by Reverend King and the reason for this holiday. This holiday was to help us remember that everyone is a member of the human race and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect as a child of God. It is now time that we bring good back! Our work as representatives of your Republican neighbors at the CEC is entering a critical stage in two areas. On one side, we have the municipal and school board elections being conducted, and on the other side, we have the Texas Legislature in its new session. Candidates began filing today for the May 6th General Election and the 88th Legislative Session convened last Tuesday. What an enormous task we have before us to allocate our time to each of these activities and their actors. Both events are extremely important. This includes the Precinct Chairs' duties of managing the County Executive Committee and making decisions that prioritize how the time and the treasure should be allocated. In addition to the marches, I attended State Rep. John Lujan’s organized brief gathering Saturday evening, January 14th. Joining me were State Rep. Steve Allison, and State Rep. Mark Dorazio. The three local representatives and I met to share some thoughts and information concerning the first week of legislation. All three representatives explained the vote for Dade Phelan as Speaker of the House of Representatives in Austin the same way. According to the Republican Rules, a candidate for Speaker is selected in caucus by majority. The Republican Caucus Rule calls for all Republican Representatives to support and vote for the Republican nominee when the vote is called for on the floor to elect a Speaker of our Representatives in Austin. In this instance, the wise men chose to follow the rules. Please remember that if everyone followed the rules there would not have been the American Revolution. Rules are intended to help, not hang. The State Reps and I agreed on some key issues that will need to be addressed: 1. Property Tax – perhaps even eliminating or prohibiting property tax on homesteads 2. The effect of Lobbyists – obstructing the good bills' passage and denying lobbyists access to taxpayer money 3. Gender Modification laws – protecting children from abuse 4. Defense of Women’s Sports – prohibiting transgender individuals from competing Some dates for clarification were offered: 1. Committee appointments will be announced on January 26th 2. Bills will be coming forth in the month of March Finally, we all agreed that periodically the four of us need to meet in order to see where each of us is, to discuss what bills are being proposed, and to see how the others, including the CEC, can assist.   Bus to Austin Jan. 24   Austin Trip Tuesday, Jan. 24 $50 per seat More details coming soon to this link : Sign up and pay here by Jan 18th 8 am -Meet and park at the Republican Party of Bexar County Headquarters, 10300 Heritage Blvd Ste 240, San Antonio, 78216 10 am Arrive at the Capitol and Attend Legislative Briefing by Senator Bob Hall and others. 3 pm bus leaves for the return trip   Party Business   CEC Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 6 pm - 9 pm Save the date Information HERE   Precinct Chair Orientation Saturday, January 21, 12 pm - 2 pm Bexar County Republican Headquarters 10300 Heritage Blvd Ste 240, San Antonio, 78216 Training for all new precinct chairs. We will help you sign up for resources and introduce yourself to the layout of the party. We will train you on how to use our resources and how to navigate your precinct. Please bring the welcome package you received, and your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Anyone can attend. Please rsvp to [email protected]   It's time to get deputized! It's time to get deputized as a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar for the next two-year term of certification. More info and registration is at: [link removed]   Volunteer As we head into 2023, make a resolution to help the Party. if you would like to volunteer or help in any way, please fill out the form on this link. If you have questions, please call or visit headquarters: 10300 Heritage Blvd STE 240, (210) 824-9445 or email [email protected]   Calendar   Weekly Prayer Meeting Every Monday, 10 am - 11 am We gather to pray for our candidates, our elected leaders, and our GOP office to be as effective as possible to help our Republican Party.   Republican Club of Bexar County Monthly Lunch Wednesday, Jan. 25, 11 am - 1 pm Maria Bonita Restaurant, 350 Northaven Dr, Guest Speakers: Sidebar Podcast cohosts Nico LaHood & Jorge Araujo Register today for a headcount at [email protected].   Alamo Pachyderm Luncheon Thursday, Feb. 2, 11 am - 1 pm Energy Plaza North, 7th Floor in The Petroleum Club 8620 N New Braunfels Ave., at NE Loop 410 RSVP alamopachydermclub.com/upcomingevents   Heart de SA Republicans Thursday, Feb. 2, 6 pm - 8 pm Christopher Columbus Italian Society, 201 Piazza Italia Janie Fonseca 210-860-9628 [email protected]   San Antonio Republican Women Thursday, Feb. 9, 11 am - 1 pm Anne Marie's Catering & Events, 2475 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio TX 78216 RSVP [email protected]   Bexar County Republican Women Friday, Feb. 10, 11 am - 1 pm Anne Marie's Catering & Events, 2475 Starcrest Dr Business owner/entrepreneur: San Antonio Business and Politics, Amendments, Budgets, RSVP [email protected]   Camino Real Republican Women Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6 pm - 8 pm Blanco BBQ, 13259 Blanco Rd, San No RSVP needed   Alamo City Republican Women Tuesday, Feb. 21, 10:30 am - 1 pm La Quinta Inn & Suites, Medical Center NW 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd. Reservations 210-496-5857 [email protected] by Friday   For updates on any of the above events, please see our Events calendar HERE Never miss an event: Sync the BEXAR GOP Events calendar with your mobile phone or tablet. iPhone instructions. 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